CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE 65% GRAN PITTCHLOR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Wash hands thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see first aid instructions on label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Very toxic to aquatic life Unknown acute toxicity No information available